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Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux
Largo do Paço, 6, 4600-017, Amarante - Vinho Verde
Located in Amarante, between the city of Porto and the Douro Valley, Casa da Calçada - a member of the Relais & Châteaux hotels association - has majestic scenery and idyllic scenery that inspires discovery. Declared by the Portuguese Government as a building of great architectural, historical and cultural interest, it preserves its original baroque style keeping the neoclassical elements in a romantic environment that invites you to travel through the past in a remarkably familiar and cosy atmosphere.
In Detail
Casa da Calçada was
built during the 16th century to be one of the main palaces of the Count of
Redondo. During the French Invasions, the allies commands (English and
Portuguese) were settled in there. In the beginning of the 20th century, it
became an important meeting point for politicians and intellectual, led by its
owner António do Lago Cerqueira, born in the palace in 1880 and one of the most
important political leaders of the First Portuguese Republic.
The political
career of Lago Cerqueira was, however, interrupted by his exile in France,
where he specialized in the new vine planting techniques. He wrote about
Portuguese wines and, after his return to Portugal, he applied these new
techniques in the vineyards surrounding the palace and he became a major
producer of Vinho Verde in our country.
The property was completely restored in
2001 and is now one of the most iconic and emblematic hotels of Portuguese
hospitality, becoming, in November of 2003, a member of the prestigious RELAIS
& CHATEAUX chain.
The recovery of the
Casa da Calçada preserved the original baroque style by keeping the neoclassical
elements.
The décor follows the romantic style that transmits through
furniture, fabrics and decorative details, the atmosphere of a family home,
where guests return to the past, benefiting from the cosy tranquillity of the
palace many corners.
This boutique hotel offers a total of 26 rooms and 4 suites
is located in the centre of Amarante and has views of the historic centre and
Tâmega River. Amongst the various facilities offered by the hotel, there is an
outdoor swimming pool and a golf course of 18 holes nearby.
The elegant rooms
and suites of Casa da Calçada have antique but renewed furnishings and
accessories and an antique décor combined with modern amenities.
Thinking of the maximum relaxation of its
guests, Casa da Calçada has a SPA room equipped to ensure a unique sensations
trip where body and spirit will find their balance, with the quality products -
ALQVIMIA.
Guests can also enjoy local
specialities with an international flair in the hotel restaurant. The bar serves a selection of wines produced
in the Douro Valley, in the Vinho Verde region and champagne produced in the
hotel.
Casa da Calçada offers special
monthly events related to the art of good eating, wine tasting, gourmet menus
matched with the best Portuguese wines and cooking classes.
Restaurants & Bars
Largo do Paço
Prestigious
restaurant with 1 Michelin star, offers an exquisite yet cosy atmosphere and a
professional team of the highest level. The award-winning cuisine of the Casa
da Calçada Relais & Châteaux seeks to highlight the gastronomic Portuguese
roots, complementing between contemporary and traditional with fresh products
and originality. Chef Vitor Matos is responsible for the kitchen.
António do Largo Cerqueira Bar
As sumptuous as the
rest of the hotel, large armchairs invite you to relax comfortably or enjoy the
lovely views of the river and the village from the huge terrace. A truly magical place both day and night.
"Das Camélias" Bar
Offers bar services
on the swimming pool area during the summer. If it is difficult for you to
imagine anything more splendid than the panoramic views bathed in the special
light of the setting sun, imagine all this with a fresh bottle of the sparkling
wine produced in the surrounding wineries.
Meeting Rooms
Casa da Calçada has
5 meeting rooms with capacity from 14 to 300 guests.
Every room is fully
equipped to perform different types of events.
Golf
Inaugurated in
1997, the Amarante Golf was designed by the Portuguese architect Jorge Santana
da Silva that successfully combined on the course of Amarante the necessary
ingredients: the splendour of Nature in all its beauty and calm with 18 holes
of pure challenge.
Throughout the years, many professional golf events have
been organized here; official tournament of the Portuguese Golf Federation and
other commercial events of of major brands in different sectors.
Since it is
not a very long field in the 18 holes of the course are three par 5 holes,
eight Par 4 holes and seven Par 3 holes.
Location and Directions
Casa da Calçada is
located in the historic centre of Amarante, near the old bridge over the River
Tâmega, opposite the Church of Saint Gonçalo.
From Porto, take the motorway A3 Braga/Vila
Real and connect with A4 Vila Real / Valongo until exit 17 Amarante Este. Follow towards Amarante Centre.
From Lisbon, take the motorway A1 to Porto
and on the VCI take the connection to
motorway A3 Braga/Vila Real and then take motorway A4 Vila Real / Valongo until
exit 17 Amarante Este. Follow towards
Amarante Centre.
GPS: N41º 16'06.00'', W 8º 4'41.03"
Conditions
| Category | Conditions |
| Check-in | 03:00 pm-12:00 am |
| Check-out | Until 12:00 pm |
| Cancellation | Prepayment | Vary depending on the type of room. Check the conditions of every room prior to booking |
| Additional Fees | Child from 3 to 6 years stay free of charge in extra bed; Children from 7 to 12 years : It will be charged 24.50 € per night , per person and extra beds; Adult: will be charged 49 € per night, per person and for extra beds |
| Extra Bed | Maximum 1 cot in the room; Maximum of 1 bed in the room; Extra bed or cradle only available upon request |
| Means of payment | Mastercard; Visa |
| General | Booking Guarantee with credit card number; VAT at the legal rate included; The rates indicated are per room and night; Supplements are paid separately during the stay |
| Pets | No Pets |
Services
| Category | Services |
| Wine Tourism Activities | Wine Tasting; Guided Tour to the Facilities; Participation of Enologist; Wine WorkShops; Kitchen WorkShop; Tasting of regional products; Wine course |
| Other Activities | Cultural and Landscape Tours; Hicking trails; Bike Rides; Tennis; Billiards |
| Outdoor Areas | Golf Course (about 5 miles); Tennis Court (about 3 miles); Tennis Court; Private Vineyard; Garden; Outdoor Swimming Pool |
| Restaurants | Bars | Store | Bar; Restaurant (a la carte); Restaurant (gastronomic menu) |
| SPA | Wellness center | Massage |
| Recreational areas | Newspapers; Library; Playground |
| Services | Facilities for meetings / parties; 24 hour front desk; Transportation to / from Airport; Room service; Laundry; Dry cleaning |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available in public areas (free) |
| Parking | Free and Private (without reservation) |
| Facilities | Non-smoking rooms; Soundproofed rooms; Private terrace; Facilities for the disabled; Safe; Heating; Air conditioning |
| Spoken Languages | Spanish; French; English; Português |
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2014- "Boa Cama
Boa Mesa" Contest, Restaurant Largo do Paço distinguished with
"Golden Fork" - Expresso Newspaper
2013 - Nominated to the category of "Boutique Hotel” - Publituris Trade Awards
2011 – Restaurant Largo do Paço awarded with 1 Michelin Star - Michelin Guide
2003 – Becomes a member on Relais & Châteaux
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